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Place · Union Station, CN Tower and the waterfront

CN Tower

Go up on a clear morning: cloud and haze hide the view, and queues are longer at midday; book a timed ticket ahead.

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Key facts

Time on site
90–120 min
p95 150 min
Price
timed advance official
Hours
unknown
Best time
on a clear morning
quietest window
28″ bags
Yes
Union Station, CN Tower and the waterfront: ok
Getting there
Walk from Union Station via the SkyWalk
  • Go on a clear morning
  • Timed ticket: book ahead
  • Queue: switch at 40 min
  • Mostly indoors

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Rules in force · 9Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
  • Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
  • Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
  • Southern Ontario ↗December to March is cold and can be snowy: check road and rail conditions before a day trip.
  • Toronto ↗December to March is cold, often below freezing: allow indoor breaks every hour on walks and plan the CN Tower and museums for the coldest days.
  • Toronto ↗St. Lawrence Market does not open every day of the week: check the days before you plan a lunch there.
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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

60min

Worthwhile

90min

Typical

120min

p95

150min

Opening hours and last-ascent times are not printed until verified; high wind or storms can close the observation levels.

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Walk from Union Station via the SkyWalk
Exit
—
Ticket
timed advance official · official site
Stairs
note: none of note
Shoes
Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Busiest at midday and on summer weekends; earlier is quieter.
Sensory load
3/5
Exposure
low
Queue rule
Switch if the queue passes 40 min; come back when under 15.

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Museum or mall (indoors)

Nearest rescue anchor: A — Union Station main hall (WC, café)

Red lines

  • Large bags are not allowed inside; use the lockers at Union Station.

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

No questions answered here yet.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources